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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click  PURA V or  PURA IV to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

The Safety Policy Division is looking for an individual motivated to direct their knowledge and expertise towards addressing real-world safety concerns in a regulatory context. In this position, you will gain exposure to the unique regulatory approach in the Commission and support the development of policy with the potential to ensure Californian's have safe and reliable access to energy. You can expect to interact with decision-makers, advocacy groups, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders as you work to mediate between diverse perspectives on some of California's most pressing safety issues of the day including wildfires, climate change, pipeline safety, and cybersecurity.

The PURA V analyst is responsible for analyzing, researching, developing, writing, and proposing policy and technical proposals in support of Safety Policy Division’s strategic planning, programs, proceedings, and policies in the areas of Risk Assessment and Safety Analytics. Areas of emphasis involve utility risk assessment, policy development, workshop facilitation, and liaison duties with internal and external stakeholders. The PURA V is expected to provide project leadership as assigned. Incumbent will also examine Commission enforcement plans and procedures and recommend adjustment as necessary.

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Working Conditions

Note: This advertisement is listed specifically for the Sacramento location only.

• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 408916 
• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 408787 

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel. 

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.  Telework Policy CalHR

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma .  An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.  Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.  Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of risk assessment principles, trends and issues pertaining to public utilities and public utility regulation; principles of program evaluation and planning; principles and concepts of economics, econometrics, and finance in a research setting; public utilities regulatory policy analysis and formulation; Federal and State agencies involved in utilities regulation; Federal and State legislation and policies pertaining to public utilities. Experience with CPUC rate-setting and rule-making proceedings is preferred. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data processing, and database management experience is desirable.

Benefits

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

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